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MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT STANDARD

FOR
FIRE BLANKET-FIRE FIGHTERS SUITS
(FIRE-PROOF TYPES) - FIRE-RESISTING
CURTAIN AND SHIELDS

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CONTENTS :

PAGE No.

0. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................

1. SCOPE .....................................................................................................................................

2. REFERENCES .........................................................................................................................

3. DEFINITIONS AND TERMINOLOGY......................................................................................

4. UNITS .......................................................................................................................................

PART I
5. SPECIFICATION FOR FIRE RESISTANCE SUITS............................................................... 6
5.1 General ..............................................................................................................................

5.2 Materials ...........................................................................................................................

5.3 Design and Make-Up.......................................................................................................

5.4 Head Wear ........................................................................................................................

5.5 The Visor........................................................................................................................

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5.6 Hand Wear ......................................................................................................................

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5.7 Footwear .........................................................................................................................

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5.8 Instructions and Marking .............................................................................................

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5.9 Testing ............................................................................................................................

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6. FIRE RESISTANCE BLANKET.............................................................................................

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6.1 Materials .........................................................................................................................

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6.2 Containers .......................................................................................................................

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6.3 Performance Requirements ..........................................................................................

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6.4 Sizes ................................................................................................................................

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6.5 The Use ..........................................................................................................................

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7. FIRE BLANKET......................................................................................................................

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7.1 General ............................................................................................................................

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7.2 Resistance to Fraying ...................................................................................................

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7.3 Performance Tests .........................................................................................................

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7.4 Marking Blankets ...........................................................................................................

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PART II
8. PROSCENIUM FIRE RESISTING CURTAIN........................................................................

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9. FIRE RESISTING SHIELDS..................................................................................................

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APPENDICES:
APPENDIX

NOTES ON DESIGN, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS ..............................................................................................

APPENDIX

CLOTHING FOR PROTECTION AGAINST HEAT AND FIRE ................... 17

APPENDIX

GLASS FIBER FIRE BLANKETS .................................................................. 20

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0. INTRODUCTION
Fire resisting suit should have a high thermal insulating value, but practically it may not be possible to have a sufficiently high insulating protection against high rate of heating.
Different types of clothing may be required for protection against heating by radiation and against heating caused by hot
air and flame lick. Metalized reflecting fabrics provide effective protection against radiant heat. In this Standard the use
of fire blanket, fire resisting blanket, curtains and shields will be discussed.

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1. SCOPE
This material Standard is divided into two parts and specifies the minimum requirements for the following equipment:
Part I
a) Fire resistance suit
Against radiant heat and flame lick.
b) Fire resisting blanket
Glass fiber for extinction of fire.
c) Fire blankets
For personal protection.
Part II
d) Fire resisting curtain
To provide fire and heat guard for separation of hot gas, flame and smoke in movies (cinemas), theaters etc.
e) Fire resisting shield
For protection of fire fighters against heat and fire.

2. REFERENCES
In preparation of this Standard, the following codes and standards have been referred to or considered. The latest edition
of these Standards and Codes to the extent specified herein, shall form a part of this Standard.
BSI

(BRITISH STANDARD INSTITUTION)

BS 3120

"Performance Requirement of Materials for Flame Proofing"

BS Handbook
No. 11

"Method of Tests for Textile"

BS 1547

"Flameproof Industrial Clothing"

BS 3119

"Method of Test for Flameproof Materials"

National Safety Council Accident Prevention Manual for Industrial Operations Chapter 38 (6th Edition)
Personal Protection Equipment

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3. DEFINITIONS AND TERMINOLOGY
3.1 Aluminized Clothing
Clothing made of aluminized coated flameproof fabric which reflects and insulates heat and fire for short period of time
end are of two types:
i) Fire proximity or reflective suit used in proximity of high temperature where flame is not entered or is designed to provide protection against conductive, convective and radiant heat.
ii) Entry clothing protective clothing that is designed to provide protection from conductive, convective and radiant heat and permit entry into flame.
3.2 Fire Resisting Curtain
A fixed wall type curtain fixed above the proscenium opening which in case of stage fire automatically closes without
the use of applied power.
3.3 Fire Resisting Shield
A local made shield to be used by fire fighters to combat intense flame and heat such as oil well fire.

4. UNITS
This Standard is based on International System of Units (SI), except where otherwise specified.

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PART I
5. SPECIFICATION FOR FIRE RESISTANCE SUITS
5.1 General
Where men are working in extremely high temperatures up to 1000 to 1100C, such as furnace and oven repair, cooking, slagging, fire fighting and rescue work, the use of aluminized fabrics are essential.
These suits consist of:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)

Trousers
Coats
Gloves
Boots
Hoods
One piece from head to foot
Air-Fed to reduce heat and increase comfort.

5.1.1 Aluminized clothing

This type of clothing falls into two classes:
a) Emergency suits (Figs. 2 and 3)
For temperature exceeding 550C.
b) Fire proximity suits (Fig. 1)
Not to enter the flame area.
Notes:
1) Never use fire proximity clothing where fire entry suits are required.
2) Clothing for protection of close approach and other emergencies is given in Table 1.

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TABLE 1 - CLOTHING FOR PROTECTION AGAINST INTENSE HEAT
TYPE OF
HAZARD

EXAMPLE
OF HAZARDS

FLAME
RESISTANCE

SUGGESTED
METHOD OF
PROTECTION

FITTING
OF SUIT

HEAD PROTECTION
TYPE

DEGREE OF
VENTILATION

Radiant heat

Close approach
fire

Outer material shall

be "Flame Proof" and
interlining shall be of
low flammability

Highly reflective
surfaces for high
rate of heating
thermal resistance

Free ventilation
desirable to
allow
evaporation and
prevent local
heating

Faceshield of wire
gage or transparent
material which
may be reflective
coated

Naturally
ventilated

Radiant heat
and occasional
flame lick

Rescue work and

fire fighting
operation in
proximity of
flame

Outer materials and

inter lining shall be
flame proof

Reflecting
surfaces against
radiant heat and
thermal resistant
as high as
practicable

As little entry of
air and as much
free circulation
of air inside the
suit

Helmet with visor

to drape to enclose
the mead and nock
visor reflectively
coated

Ventilation may
be under control
of wearer but
shall be closable

"

"

Radiant heat
and pockets of
flame
Radiant heat
and complete
static immersion

"

"

Oil fires fire entry

work

Outer material shall

be of asbestos or
material having
similar or non
combustible
properties, inter lining
to be flame proof

"

"

Negligible entry
of air and much
precirculation of
air inside the suit
"

"

Shall be as air
tight as
practicable

This table has reference to Note 2 of Clause 5.1.1.

5.1.2 Ordinary clothing can be protected against flame or small sparks by flameproofing.
Flameproofing will make material:
a) Highly flame-resistant.
b) An effective water soluble for flameproofing is 226.8 grams of borax and 113.4 grams of boric acid in 3.8L of
hot water.
c) Flameproofed clothing should be marked for distinction.

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ALUMINUM-COATED, HEAT-PROTECTIVE SUIT IS USED IN FIGHTING FIRES WITHOUT ENTERING THE BURNING AREA. TRANSPARENT FACESHIELD IS METAL COATED TO OFFER INCREASED HEAT PROTECTION. HEAD FITTING INCLUDES CHIN STRAP.
Fig. 1

FIRE ENTRY SUIT FOR USE IN ENTERING A BURNING AREA. NOTE THE SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS.
Fig. 2
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DEMONSTRATION OF FIRE-ENTRY SUIT. SPUN GLASS MATERIAL OF SUIT IS CHEMICAL

RESISTANT AND WILL NOT BURN, EVEN IN PURE OXYGEN ATMOSPHERE.
Fig. 3

5.2 Materials
5.2.1 The material of any articles of clothing used against heat and fire proximity shall be of flameproof.
5.2.2 Any lining material, that because of the design of the clothing, could come in contact with flame shall be of
flameproof material.

5.3 Design and Make-Up

5.3.1 There shall be no pockets external to the assembly.
5.3.2 The trousers and the sleeves of the jacket shall not have turn-ups.
5.3.3 Wherever possible seams and sewing threads shall be protected. The threads shall be compatible with the body
fabric and shall not impair the effectiveness of the protection afforded by the garment.

5.4 Head Wear

5.4.1 Helmets intended for use against fire proximity shall be tested complete with visors, there shall be no discoloration. The visor shall show no sign of cracking or breakdown, and all seams shall be substantially undamaged.
5.4.2 Helmets required to provide protection against impact and shall pass the test for shock absorption.

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5.4.3 The amount of respirable air within the headwear and suit shall be made clear to the purchaser by the manufacturer and should be consistent with the use to which the equipment is to be put and for the time for which it is to be
used.
5.4.4 Fasteners shall be so designed or protected that they cannot be damaged by heat or cause head injury to the
wearer.
5.4.5 The field of vision shall meet the requirements of the operations to be conducted by the wearer and shall be
agreed between the purchaser and the manufacturer.
5.4.6 The headwear shall be designed so that the visor or faceshield does not mist up in use to an extend that reduces
the visibility.

5.5 The Visor

5.5.1 The visor or faceshield shall be constructed of at least two independent layer of material, and their edges shall be
effectively protected by suitable frames or by the design of the helmet itself.
5.5.2 The degree of transparency to light passing through a visor shall be specified.
5.5.3 When the visor or faceshield is sprayed with water, it shall have no fragment and neither the field of vision of the
wearer nor the transparency of the visor or faceshield shall be reduced by more than 50%.
5.5.4 The visor of faceshield shall not crack, fracture or become detached from its frame when tested.

5.6 Hand Wear

The gloves shall be graded as light duty or heavy duty and shall be designed so that it will not slip off in use but shall be
easy to take off.

5.7 Foot Wear

The trousers leg of the protective suit should fit snugly into or around the boot to prevent the ingress of flame.

5.8 Instructions and Marking

5.8.1 Instructions
Manufacturers instructions shall be provided with each suit of protective fire entry and proximity. These shall give informations on how the best results may be obtained in use and on the limitations of the clothing, in particular, full information shall be provided concerning the undergarments used in assessing its performance, and it shall be stressed that
the protective clothing for proximity and fire entry should be used only by trained personnel.
The instructions shall also give information on the amount of respirable air contained in the suit in terms of "the time for
which it can be safely worn".
5.8.2 Marking
5.8.2.1 Each separate article of protective clothing and each garment, except visor and faceshield shall be permanently
marked with the following:
a) The number of accepted standard;
b) the warning must be adhered according to manufacturers instructions;

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c) the type of heat against which clothing is designed to give protection, "Flame" "Radiation" or both;
d) each protective garment shall bear a permanent label bearing the manufacturers identification mark and
drawing attention to the necessity of consulting the manufacturers instructions regarding the use of undergarments.
5.8.2.2 Marking of visor and faceshield
Visors and faceshields shall be marked with the following:
a) The number of accepted standard;
b) the manufacturers identification mark.

5.9 Testing
Flameproof clothing shall be tested in accordance with BS 3791 Appendix B to J and certified to be flameproof for class
and types of hazards.

6. FIRE RESISTANCE BLANKET

Defined as "Glass Fiber for Extinction of Fire".

6.1 Materials
The fire blanket shall be made of woven glass fiber fabric with silicon rubber coating on both sides.

6.2 Containers
6.2.1 Fire blanket shall be available in non-corrosive or plastic containers with quick release "pull" action.
6.2.2 The container shall bear the using instructions marked on container with the language specified.

6.3 Performance Requirements

All the test requirements laid down on BS 6575 shall be carried-out and certified by manufacturers.

6.4 Sizes
The following sizes should be used:
a) 1200 mm 1200 mm
b) 1800 mm 1200 mm
c) 1800 mm 1800 mm

6.5 The Use

Fire blankets can be used for fire extinction in:
a) Catering establishment
b) Schools
c) Hospitals and nursing

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d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)
k)
l)

Laboratories
Garage and work shops
Boats and caravans
Ships and galleys
Numerous industrial outlets
Extinction of fire on a persons clothing
Restaurants
Flammable liquid cans
Cinema projection rooms

7. FIRE BLANKET
Defined as "Blanket for Personal Protection".

7.1 General
7.1.1 Fire blanket is a flexible sheet of material intended to be used for small fires by smothering or as a protection
against radiant heat or small hot objects. Fire blankets are classified as:
a) Light duty; for extinguishing small fires in containers of cooking fat or oil and fires in clothing worn by persons.
b) Heavy duty; for industrial applications with ability to resist penetration by molten metals ejected from cutting
and similar processes and any conducted or radiant heat transfer when used for insulation purposes, in addition to
the uses mentioned for the light duty blankets.
7.1.2 Size and shape
Fire blanket shall be rectangular or square with no edge longer than 1800 mm. Light duty fire blankets shall have no
edge less than 900 mm. Heavy duty fire blankets shall have no edge less than 1200 mm.
7.1.3 Mass
Fire blanket shall have a maximum mass of 10 kg.
7.1.4 Hand holding devices
Hand holding devices if provided shall not comprise loops or pockets and shall not become detached from the blanket
during testing.
7.1.5 Appearance and line lateral use
The two sides of fire blanket shall be of similar appearance finish or color and shall give the same result when tested.
7.1.6 Flexibility
Fire blankets shall be capable of being rolled without permanent deformation and along any axis completely around a 50
mm dia bar.
7.1.7 Ease of removal and unpacking
Fire blankets shall be stowed or packed in such a way that they can be taken from the storage position, unfolded and
held ready for use in not more than 4S. The force required to remove the fire blanket from its container shall not exceed
80 N.
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7.2 Resistance to Fraying
The edge of fire blankets shall not fray or tear during testing.

7.3 Performance Tests

Fire blankets shall be certified by vendor for the following tests in accordance with Appendix A to F of BS 6575:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

Thermal insulation (heavy duty fire blanket only)

Resistance to the effects of hot cutting (Heavy duty fire blanket only)
Electrical insulation (resistance 1 Mega ohm)
Reusability
Fire performance test.

7.4 Marking Blankets

7.4.1 Each fire blanket/fire resisting blanket shall be marked with the following:
a) The word "Fire blanket/fire resisting blanket";
b) the word "Heavy duty" or "Light duty" and "reusable" as appropriate;
c) the manufacturers name and address.
7.4.2 Container
Each container shall be marked with word "Fire blanket" in white letters not less than 15 mm high on a rectangular
background.
7.4.3 Container or instruction sheet
Each container or instruction sheet for fixing near to the storage position of the fire blanket shall be marked with following:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)

The word "Fire Blanket/ Fire Resisting Blanket" on the front;

the word "Heavy Duty" or Light Duty" as appropriate;
instruction for use;
the manufacturers name and address;
the model or other identification of the fire blanket;
the size in meters;
reusable or should be discarded after use;
washing or cleaning instruction (reusable only);
checking and maintenance instruction including when to discard if damaged or contaminated.

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PART II
8. PROSCENIUM FIRE RESISTING CURTAIN
8.1 The proscenium opening of every approved stage shall be provided with a curtain made of approved materials constructed and mounted so as to intercept hot gases, flames and smoke to prevent a glow from a severe fire on the stage
from showing on the auditorium side for a period of 5 minutes. The closing of the curtain from the full open position
shall be effected in less than 30 seconds, but the last 2440 mm of travel shall require not less than 5 seconds.
8.2 The proscenium curtain shall be constructed in accordance with standards listed in NFC 101 code 8.3.2.1.7 (1992).
8.3 The curtain shall be automatic closing without the use of applied power. In addition to these protection the following items should also be considered:
a) a noncombustible opaque fabric curtain so arranged that it will be closed automatically, and;
b) an automatic fixed waterspray deluge system shall be located on the auditorium side of proscenium opening
and be so arranged that the entire face of curtain will be wetted. The system shall be activated by combination of
rate-of-rise and fixed-temperature detectors located on the ceiling of the stage. Detectors shall be spaced in accordance with their listing. The water supply shall be controlled by a deluge valve and shall be sufficient to keep
the curtain completely wet for 30 minutes or until the valve is closed;
c) the curtain shall be automatically operated in case of fire by a combination of rate-of-rise and fixed temperature detectors that also activates the deluge spray system. Stage sprinklers and vents shall be automatically operated in case of fire by fusible elements;
d) operation of the stage sprinkler system or spray deluge valve shall automatically activate the emergency ventilating system and close the curtain, and;
e) the curtain vents and spray deluge system valve shall also be capable of manual operation.
8.4 Every stages provided with fire resisting curtain and larger than 45 sq. m in area shall have a system of sprinkler at
the ceiling and in usable spaces under stage.
8.5 Flame Retardant Requirement
The material used for fire resisting curtain shall meet the requirement of NFPA 701, standard methods of fire tests for
flame-resistant of textile. Foamed plastics may be used only by specific approval of Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical
Industries.
Scenery and stage properties on thrust stages shall be either non-combustible or limited-combustible materials.
8.6 Standpipes
Regular stages over 93 sq. m in area and stages approved by Government authority shall be equipped with Standpipe
located at each side of stage.

9. FIRE RESISTING SHIELDS

9.1 Fire resisting shields covered by asbestos or aluminized asbestos materials shall be fabricated of metal (steel) frame
with asbestos cover and wherever considered essential to be provided with water spray protection. The shield may be of
dolly type for ease of its movement. The shield shall be fixed with two fire resisting glass windows and opening for fire
fighting nozzles.
9.2 The Size
Portable fire resisting shield shall not be less than 1200 mm wide and 2000 mm in height.
The fire resisting shield shall be made locally provided that material used are of flame and heat resistance of not less
than hour.
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APPENDICES
APPENDIX A
NOTES ON DESIGN, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
A.1 Design
Clothing for protection against intense heat should be primarily designed to prevent heat reaching the wearer, and the
entry of hot air and fumes.
This can be done by allowing ambient air circulate freely under the protective clothing.
In the design of helmet and suit, care should be taken to ensure that when in use there should be sufficient air trapped in
the helmet and suit to meet the respiration requirements of the wearer for the exposure period.
The suit should be as airtight as possible and the helmet or its visor or faceshield has to be provided with ventilation
opening, which should be easily closed to ensure a reserve of fresh air when it is in close position.
When protective clothing is used for short periods weight will not be an important factor, but where clothing is worn for
long periods, the weight should be as low as possible. Care should be taken to ensure that body and limb movements are
not hampered and the protective clothing should be proportioned. Either it should be made of flexible fabric or the
clothing should be designed to give flexibility.
Other important aspects of design are:
1) Correct fitting;
2) ease and speed of donning and removal;
3) comfort in wear.
The gripping power of the soles depend on the nature of the surface that wearer is walking, on namely the material,
angle of slope and condition (e.g. wet, dry, oily). To resist slipping performances of the different designs using several
different wearers on sloping surfaces should be achieved. Non-skid qualities should last throughout the life of the footwear.
A.2 Maintenance
Garments should be examined thoroughly at regular intervals as well as after each time of use, and all tears, broken or
defective fasteners, etc., should be repaired before re-use. The materials used in the repaired portion should meet the
requirements of this Standard.
If a garment is soiled, it should be cleaned as soon as possible since contamination by flammable substances such as oil
or grease may impair the flameproof properties of materials.
Any cleaning process on garments should be of such a nature that the cleaning agents and treatment have no deleterious
effect. If clothing is dry-cleaned , no residual solvents giving rise to toxic effects should be used. The Manufacturer
should recommend methods of cleaning.
The uppers of leather boots, except those made of suede leather, should be dressed periodically to maintain suppleness
and waterproofness. Flammable oils and fats should not be used.
Metalized material garments can be used only if reflective surfaces are untarnished. These garments should be washed
with soapy water and wiped with a very soft rag. Normal room temperature is suitable for storage of these garments,
which should be hung so that unnecessary folding is avoided. Once the reflective surfaces are no longer bright the garment should be discarded.
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APPENDIX A (continued)
A.3 Operating conditions
It is essential that wearer should know the limitations of the clothing and that he retreats from the danger zone before
failure is likely. These garments should only be used by trained wearers who have frequent practice in wearing them.
Wearers should be prepared for the moment when the protective clothing and the air within it becomes rapidly warmer
than the skin. Training should be planned so that each user can recognize the approach of the point of danger and the
time to leave the danger zone.
Prevention of mist on the inside of a visor or faceshield is important. Various proprietary anti-mist compounds and devices which will alleviate this trouble to a large extent should be used.
The wetting of hot dry assemblies should be avoided as this may cause scalds.

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APPENDIX B
CLOTHING FOR PROTECTION AGAINST HEAT AND FIRE GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USERS AND FOR THOSE IN CHARGE OF SUCH USERS
B.1 Scope and Field of Application
Rules and instructions that are essential to know and observe the use of clothing for protection against heat and fire
should be in hand as a "Check- List" of safety requirements for those responsible for checking.
When new rulings specify regulations other than those given in this standard, the stricter specifications should be applied.
B.2 Important Preliminary Remarks
It is essential to release that no clothing for protection against heat and fire can offer unlimited protection.
Variable and interdependent factors affect the time that such clothing can offer protection in an area of heat and fire. For
one and the same garment, this period may vary enormously from one operator to another.
It is important to realize that, if the operator has an accident or feels unwell, the absence of movement on his part reduces the circulation of air inside the garment and may increase the effects of the external heat.
B.3 Operators
B.3.1 State of health
Any person using the garment giving protection against heat and fire must be free from any physical or mental defects,
especially if he is to wear a breathing apparatus.
B.3.2 Training
Protective clothing against intense heat with or without fire shall only be used by persons who undergo systematic training in its use.
Regular training has several objectives, the most important of which are:
- To acquire a routine to permit the reduction to a minimum of the time required to put on the clothing and special equipment;
- to keep the operator informed of the properties and limiting factors of the material he has to wear;
- to accustom the operator to move about in such clothing;
- to allow the operator to accustom his body to prolonged effort, while learning to recognize his physiological
limit of endurance, and also to assess the approach of the moment when he is still able to retreat from the danger
zone in total safety.
Training of operators should be carried out with garments corresponding to those used in practical operations. The old
clothing of the same type and style should be used and kept exclusively for training.

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APPENDIX B (continued)
B.4 Materials
B.4.1 Fusible materials
Persons likely to find themselves in an area where there is a risk of heat or fire shall not wear clothing or underclothing
made of fusible material next to the skin even if they are protected by special garments.
B.4.2 Permeable and absorbent materials
Persons clothed in permeable garments or in garments of which the material of the outer layer absorb water or flammable products (liquids, dusts, gases or vapors) shall be aware of the danger of entering an area of intense heat or fire when
those garments have been in, or in contact with such products. Specific safety measures shall be taken to prevent permeable or absorbent garments from coming into contact with liquid oxygen.
B.5 Electricity
B.5.1 Static electricity
Certain garments may become charged with and discharge of static electricity. The use of such garments is dangerous in
areas contaminated by explosive or flammable gases.
B.5.2 Electric shock-electrocution
Before entering an area where there is an electrical hazard, the person in charge of rescue operations or fire fighting
shall ensure that electricity supply systems have been separated from the supply source.
B.6 Safety Provisions
B.6.1 Operational groups
Any operation requiring special protective clothing or equipment shall be carried out by a group of at least two men who
are in constant physical contact with each other and with a safety station situated outside the danger area.
At this safety station, for each group taking part in the operation, a stand-by group of at least the same number of men,
protected at least as effectively as the first group should be ready to take immediate action at the slightest alert.
B.6.2 Cooling by wetting
Unless the garment has been specially designed for it, it shall never be cooled by wetting.
B.6.3 Illumination
The operational area should be illuminated.

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APPENDIX B (continued)
B.7 Inspection, Storage, Maintenance, etc.
B.7.1 Inspection
Garments for protection against heat and fire shall be checked at regular intervals and maintained in perfect condition.
Particular attention shall be paid to the fastening devices to make sure they are operating properly.
Any defects that are discovered or suspected shall be pointed out to the Manufacturer or his certified representative who
is responsible for declaring that the garment is capable of offering protection corresponding to its classification in accordance with the standards laid down.
Note:
The inspection of the state of the garments is especially responsible work. It requires special technical knowledge and often
special equipment.

B.7.2 Storage
The manufacturers recommendations regarding the conditioning and storage of clothing shall be strictly observed. Each
type of garment shall be arranged in a group for rapid identification of its classification. A check shall be made at regular intervals to see that all these recommendations are observed.
Protective clothing, particularly if provided with a special surface to reflect heat, shall be stored in such a way as to
avoid folding the material and to protect it against dust and other dirt which may decrease its efficiency.
Protective clothing made of woven, porous or absorbent materials shall be stored in such a way as to avoid its contamination by products likely to make its use dangerous.
B.7.3 Maintenance
The manufacturers instructions regarding the maintenance, use and cleaning of the garments shall be strictly observed.
B.8 Used and Reconditioned Garments
B.8.1 Used, converted or reconditioned garments
The classification of a garment which has been used, whether reconditioned or not, shall be re-examined according to
the standards drawn up for new garments without relying on its former classification.
Any re-examination shall ensure that the garment in question is then supplied with the symbol of its appropriate classification. Any reconditioning of a protective garment is likely to change its protective and other characteristics.
This task should be entrusted to a highly qualified person who then has to re-examine the classification of the garment.
Note:
By "reconditioning" is meant any work carried out on the original garment, with a view to restoring it to a suitable condition
for use.

Even the replacing of a defective fastening device of a new garment is an act of reconditioning in sense of this Clause
(7-1).

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APPENDIX C
GLASS FIBER FIRE BLANKETS
Fire Blankets are made of texturised woven glass fiber which gives them a rough surface providing stability. Designed
to enable simple storage of the blanket, the container is non-corrosive, rigid self extinguishing white PVC.
Blankets are available in the following sizes:
BLANKET SIZE
cm

CONTAINER SIZE
cm

90 90

27 8 8

122 122

31 8 8

180 122

36 8 8

90 90

27 8 8

90 90

27 8 8

Based on BS 6575:
Light Duty (re-usable) Fire Blankets
which comply with the above packed in white rigid
uPVC containers
Blanket Size

Container Size

120 cm 120 cm

8 cm 8 cm 30.5 cm

180 cm 120 cm

8 cm 8 cm 35.5 cm

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